African American Student Achievement

Dear West Contra Costa Students and Families,

It is never too early to start planning for life after high school! Now is the time to think about your 4-year graduation plan and your post-high school goals.

WCCUSD graduation requirements are not changing this year - all students are still required to complete 225 credits to earn a high school diploma. A chart that outlines graduation requirements is included in this program packet (Click to Download).

In addition to graduating from high school, WCCUSD encourages students to consider additional opportunities that better prepare them for college and careers. The term Graduation+ is used to describe the idea that students can go beyond minimum graduation requirements to gain additional skills and experience.

Ways to build your Graduation+ experience: 

• Graduation+ A–G Requirements (College Pathway).  Students who meet A–G course requirements are eligible for UC and CSU admission.
  👉🏽 (Download the A-G Requirements Information Sheet by clicking here)
   
• Graduation+ CTE (Career Technical Education) Pathway.  Students can complete a CTE pathway and capstone course to gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields to be career ready. 
  👉🏽 (Download the CTE Requirements Information Sheet by clicking here)
   
• Graduation+ College Credit (Dual Enrollment). Students can take college classes at their high school to earn credit, save money, and get a headstart on a degree or certificate. 
  👉🏽 (Download the College Credit Requirements Information Sheet by clicking here)

How to use the enclosed resources:

1. Focus on A-G: know the requirements and make sure A-G courses are in your 4-year plan. If you earned a D or F in an A-G course, plan to retake it in summer school or on Edgenuity.

2. Familiarize yourself with CTE and dual enrollment: meet with your counselor to discuss these options, add a CTE pathway and college courses to your 4-Year plan in SchooLinks.

You don’t have to choose just one pathway - you should complete your A-G requirements, complete a CTE pathway, AND earn college credits through dual enrollment!

Which Graduation+ Will You Aim For?